Podcasts by The Better Life Project™

How to Have Better Periods with Leisha Drews, FDN-P from 2022-02-16T07:00:38

In this episode I'm joined by Holistic Hormone Coach, Leisha Drews, who is sharing loads of wisdom and practical advice to help you have better periods, increase your energy, and generally start...

The Secret to Staying Motivated is Simpler Than You Think from 2022-01-12T07:00

Having goals, intentions and things we want to work toward is great...but what do we do when life happens and our motivation to actually follow through runs out? In this episode I'm sharing a fe...

5 Ways to Start the New Year Well from 2022-01-05T07:00

In this first episode of the New Year I'm sharing a handful of practical tips to help you slow down, take a deep breath, release any pressure you might be feeling...

Things That Have Changed My Life in 2021 from 2021-12-08T19:19:05

We're just a few weeks away from a brand new year, and in this episode I'm sharing a handful of things that have made a massive impact in my life over the past year in the hopes that it will ins...

A Guide to Setting Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays from 2021-12-01T07:00

If you’re anything like me, setting, communicating, and upholding healthy boundaries can feel really confusing, daunting and uncomfortable, especially if you don’...

A Simple Trick for Staying Healthy Through the Holidays (&Beyond!) from 2021-11-24T14:31:44

In today’s episode I’m sharing a simple trick I use to make it dead simple to consistently make healthy choices, plus a handful of practical ideas to help you pri...

How to Keep the Holidays Simple&Stress-Free from 2021-11-17T13:02:41

In this episode I’m breaking down some really practical things you can do to simplify the holidays this year, focus on what matters most, and cultivate an attitud...

An Invitation to Slow Down&Simplify This Season from 2021-11-10T16:00

For so many of us this time of year comes with a lot of extra stress and pressure to speed up, hustle, overcommit, overspend, and overwork trying to be, do and ke...

How to Take Ownership of Your Life&Clear Out the Clutter with Allie Casazza from 2021-09-22T06:00

In this episode I'm joined by my friend Allie Casazza, Host of The Purpose Show and author of Declutter Like a Mother, for a crazy inspiring conversation about how to take radical ownership of y...

How to Eat Healthy with Kids from 2021-08-11T15:35

Eating healthy can often feel like an uphill battle in our modern world, and eating healthy with kids can feel even more difficult.

In this episode I'm sha...

BEST OF: Dealing with Anger as a Wife&Mom with Natalie Hixson from 2021-08-04T06:00

While we're taking a short summer break, we hope you'll enjoy revisiting some of our most popular past episodes of the show!

In this episode I’m joi...

BEST OF: What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed from 2021-07-28T14:49:48

While we're taking a short summer break, we hope you'll enjoy revisiting some of our most popular past episodes of the show!

In this episode we’re going to talk about what to do when you ...

BEST OF: Effective, Compassionate Discipline in Parenting with Wendy Snyder from 2021-07-14T14:44:05

While we're taking a short summer break, we hope you'll enjoy revisiting some of our most popular past episodes of the show!

In this episode I’m joined by positive parenting educator, Wen...

BEST OF: Why You Need to Press Pause in Your Life from 2021-07-08T18:03:52

While we're taking a short summer break, we hope you'll enjoy revisiting some of our most popular past episodes of the show!

In this episode we're going to talk about the importance of le...

A Mid-Year Check In: Let's Revisit Your 2021 Goals&Intentions from 2021-06-30T06:00

Can you believe 2021 is already halfway over?!

I am a BIG believer in taking time out to regularly review your goals and intentions and the progress you have (or haven’t) made on them if ...

How to Recognize, Overcome&Prevent Burnout from 2021-06-23T12:11:07

In this episode we’re going to deep dive on the subject of burnout, and specifically talk about what exactly it is, how to recognize it (in yourself and others), how to recover from it, and how ...

How to Quickly Get Your Life Back on Track from 2021-06-16T13:28:16

In today’s episode I’m going to share some practical advice for getting your life back to “normal” after things like vacation, hosting company, celebrating holidays, dealing with unexpected illn...

How to Create a Weekly Self Care Ritual from 2021-06-02T13:18:32

We all know self care is important, but the question on everyone's minds is HOW do we actually make it happen while juggling everything else on our plates?

In this episode I'm going to te...

How I've Changed&Healed My Relationship with Myself from 2021-05-19T15:55:05

The past few years have been a crazy, wild ride, and it seemed only fitting to celebrate our 100th episode by exploring some of the growth, change and healing that’s taken place in my life in th...

Cycle Syncing for Better Health, Relationships&Productivity with Leisha Drews, RN, FDNP from 2021-04-21T14:57:17

Ever feel like your life is ruled by your hormones and you’re never quite sure what you’re gonna get each day?

Here’s the deal: technically speaki...

How to Get Unstuck&Change Your Life for the Better from 2021-04-14T21:13:44

In this episode we're going to chat about the ONE thing you need to do to get yourself unstuck and start changing your life for the better. Show notes for this episode can be found at kelseyvank...

The Secret to Making the Most of Your Time from 2021-03-31T12:34:14

How we spend our time is ultimately how we spend our lives. So how can we make sure we’re making the most of our time each day? In our culture, productivity is often associated with getting as m...

Self-Soothing Strategies for Dealing with Stress&Anxiety from 2021-03-24T09:00

Stress and anxiety are two things we ALL have to deal with on a regular basis. The problem is, most of us never learned how to cope with stress in a healthy, positive way. Instead, in an effort ...

Things That Make My Life Easier&Better (Part II) from 2021-03-17T09:00

Are you one of those people who LOVES to hear what other people are loving, whether it’s a phone app, a beauty tool, a recipe, a pair of jeans, or a productivity hack?! In this fun little episod...

Things That Make My Life Easier&Better (Part I) from 2021-03-10T13:14:38

Are you one of those people who LOVES to hear what other people are loving, whether it’s a phone app, a beauty tool, a recipe, a pair of jeans, or a productivity ...

How to Fight for Your Marriage When You Feel Like Giving Up from 2021-02-24T12:55:31

Over the past two years my husband and I have been walking through the fight of our lives in our marriage, and this month we are humbled and grateful to be celebr...

Practical Tips to Prepare for a Purposeful&Productive Week from 2021-02-10T10:00

Taking time to plan and prepare for the week before it begins has totally changed my family's life (and stress levels!) It's allowed us to be more peaceful, purposeful, and productive instead of...

The Secret to Living a Balanced Life from 2021-02-03T12:51:11

Between taking care of ourselves, our families, our homes, our relationships, our careers, our finances, and beyond there’s a LOT we’re all trying to juggle. The question on everyone's mind? "Ho...

Cultivating an Intentional Weekly Sabbath Practice from 2021-01-27T16:42:39

Our family’s weekly Sabbath practice has changed our lives in SO many good ways over the years, and in this episode I’m taking you behind the scenes to give you a better understanding of how thi...

How to Start (&Stick) to New Rhythms&Routines from 2021-01-19T10:00

Building rhythms and routines into our lives is on of the BEST ways to make what matters happen, as consistently and easily as possible. In this episode we're going to talk about how to...

Redefining What it Means to Live Your Best Life from 2021-01-12T13:19:03

There’s a lot of pressure today to be better and do better (especially at the beginning of a new year!) And honestly? It can get exhausting and overwhelming FAST. In this episode I’m go...

The BEST Way to Start a New Year from 2021-01-05T10:00

A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start (and this year, we all need one more than ever!) In this episode I'm going to walk you through my FAVORITE way to start fresh in a new year and g...

How to Stay Present During the Holidays from 2020-12-22T10:00

The holidays can already be a really stressful and overwhelming time, and the added hardships of this year have only increased that for a lot of people. The good news is: you can DO som...

What Can You Let Go Of? from 2020-12-15T10:00

Feeling overwhelmed with Christmas right around the corner? Tune in for an encouraging pep talk that will help you SIMPLIFY and release some of that weight and stress you're feeling right now. S...

Stop Judging Your Feelings from 2020-12-08T15:33:38

In this episode we're going to talk about why we all need to STOP judging our feelings, and instead take ownership of figuring out what they're trying to tell us and how we need to respond. Are ...

How to Make Your Home a Peaceful Haven from 2020-12-01T10:00

Does your home ever feel more like an overwhelming, chaotic hot mess express, than the restful, peaceful haven you want for yourself and your family? In this episode I'm sharing some super pract...

Simple Daily Practices That Will Change Your Life from 2020-11-24T10:00

Question: are the habits and practices that make up your daily life bringing you closer to or further away from being the kind of person you want to be, and living the kind of life you ...

Lessons Learned Living Through a Pandemic from 2020-11-17T13:54:02

This year life turned completely upside down, forcing every single one of us to learn, grow, and adapt in ways we weren't expecting. There's been lots of hard, but I think we've all learned a lo...

Effective, Compassionate Discipline in Parenting with Wendy Snyder from 2020-06-02T05:00

In this episode I’m joined by my incredible friend and positive parenting educator, Wendy Snyder, to explore why traditional discipline doesn’t really work, the l...

What You REALLY Need to Know About Hormone Health with Leisha Drews, RN, FDN from 2020-05-19T05:00

In this episode I’m joined by Leisha Drews, RN, FDN to talk all about what exactly hormones are and why they matter, how to know when things might be out of whack, and how to better understand, ...

How to Deal with Times of Uncertainty from 2020-05-12T05:00

Life is filled with uncertainty, and right now as we all figure out how to navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, that sense of uncertainty is at an all-time high. But no matter how hop...

The Motherhood Pep Talk You NEED to Hear with Val Woerner from 2020-05-05T05:00

There's no getting around it: motherhood is HARD. But so often we make it harder on ourselves than it needs to be! It's is a calling that deserves us showing up with everything we've got (which ...

The Power of Making a JOY List from 2020-04-28T05:00

Once you become more aware of what bring you joy, you can start being intentional about doing or noticing those thing more often. In this episode you're going to learn how to make your own joy l...

Simple Tips to Support Your Mental Health with Jennifer Blossom from 2020-04-21T05:00

In this episode I’m chatting with my friend Jennifer Blossom, Founder of Blossoming Mommy & Baby, all about why investing in our mental health is SO important, and sharing some practical tips to...

How to Mindfully Deal with Difficult Emotions from 2020-04-14T05:00

Every day we encounter stressors that can lead to feeling some pretty uncomfortable emotions. While we can’t control the emotions we experience, we can control our responses to them. In this epi...

How to Dig Deeper in Your Faith with Phylicia Masonheimer from 2020-04-07T05:00

In this episode I’m joined by my friend, author, speaker and bible teacher Phylicia Masonheimer for an incredible conversation all about how to dig deeper in our faith, discern truth in a cultur...

Choosing Peace in the Midst of Chaos from 2020-03-31T05:00

With all the craziness going on in the world around us, there’s a lot that could be causing you to feel stressed, fearful, worried or anxious. But I'm he...

How to Manage Life, Kids&Work from Home (Without Going Crazy!) from 2020-03-24T05:00

Struggling to adjust to all the changes and manage all the things from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? In this episode I'm sharing some hope, encouragement and super practical tips to...

How the Enneagram Can Change Your Life with Beth McCord from 2020-03-17T05:00

In this episode I’m joined by Beth McCord, founder of Your Enneagram Coach, for a conversation all about what the Enneagram personality system is, and how understanding it through the lens of th...

Practical Tips for a Better Prayer Life from 2020-03-10T05:00

Want to get more intentional in your prayer life? In this episode I'm sharing a quick rundown of why prayer matters, some tips to help you know how to pray, and ideas to help y...

How to Cultivate What Matters with Lara Casey from 2020-03-03T07:00

Living on purpose and making what matters happen doesn't have to feel like rocket science! In this episode I'm joined by Lara Casey, a wife, mom, author, founder of Cultivate What Matters, and c...

Healthy Boundaries in Relationships with Entrice Rowe from 2019-11-25T11:00

In this episode I'm joined by my friend and mentor Entrice Rowe for a candid and practical conversation about how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries in our relationships.

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How to Stop Being a Control Freak with Jennifer Dukes Lee from 2019-11-11T12:25:55

In this episode I'm chatting with author Jennifer Dukes Lee about what it looks like practically to live surrendered to the Lord and walk in freedom from fear, anxiety, hustle, and overwhelm. Listen

Rhythms to Restore Your Life with Rebekah Lyons from 2019-11-04T12:21:13

In this episode I’m joined by author and speaker Rebekah Lyons for an inspiring and tran...

Simple Ways to Turn a Bad Day Around from 2019-10-29T02:33:09

We all have bad days from time to time.

You know, the days where you wake up late, have bad hair and a breakout, the kids are fussy, traffic is terrible, you’re late to work, get an unexp...

A Self Care Pep Talk with Jaime MacLaughlin from 2019-10-21T07:00

As modern women we typically have a LOT coming at us at any given moment, and taking care of ourselves is often the last thing on our minds when babies a...

How to Survive When Your Life Falls Apart from 2019-10-14T07:00

Sometimes life can be really, really hard. Sometimes things can get so bad, so heavy, and so messy it feels like the world is falling apart around us. In this episode we are going to di...

5 Things I've Done to Change My Health from 2019-01-22T12:00

Over the years I've struggled with a variety of different health issues, from chronic migraines to adrenal fatigue, severe premenstrual mood swings, anxiety, leaky gut, fibromyalgia pain flares,...

Living with an Eternal Perspective with Natalie Lewis from 2019-01-15T12:00

In this episode you'll hear me chat with my friend Natalie Lewis about what it means and looks like to start seeing and doing everyday life in light of eternity.

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Effective Teamwork in Marriage with Andrew Van Kirk from 2019-01-08T12:25:44

In this episode we are breaking down the six keys to being an effective team with your spouse and what it looks like practically in everyday life.

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The REAL Secret to Living a Better Life from 2019-01-01T14:32:42

Everywhere you turn nowadays there’s another trendy book, program, or guru promising you some new way to have it all. In this episode we’ll take a look at what it truly takes to live a better li...

Becoming Minimalist with Joshua Becker from 2018-12-18T12:00

In this final episode of 2018 I'm joined by Joshua Becker, best-selling author and founder of BecomingMinimalist.com<...

Learning to Walk by the Spirit with Rebekah Hargraves from 2018-12-11T12:04:54

As we prepare to head into a new year my friend Rebekah and I are sharing a conversation about the importance of seeking God for our next steps in life, and what it looks like practically to wal...

Our Best Family Travel Tips with Andrew Van Kirk from 2018-12-04T13:48:46

'Tis the season of holiday traveling, so Andrew and I are dishing up all our best family travel tips (plus a few of our WORST family travel stories!)

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The Keys to Living a Happy Life with Alli Worthington from 2018-11-21T12:40:53

Do you believe God created you to be happy? My friend Alli Worthington does, and in this massively encouraging episode you'll hear us chat about what exactly the keys are to living a happy life ...

How to Simplify&Savor the Holiday Season from 2018-11-13T12:00

Too often this time of year can feel stressful and overwhelming (the opposite of how it should be!) In this episode I'm sharing 5 tips to help you simplify the holidays this year so you can full...

How to Navigate Change&Transition with Brooke Sailer from 2018-11-06T12:00

As most of us mamas have, my friend and author Brooke Sailer has walked through some pretty crazy seasons of change and ...

How to Divide Roles&Responsibilities in Marriage from 2018-10-30T17:50:36

Andrew (my husband!) is back on the show to chat with me about how to best do the work of defining roles and dividing responsibilities in marriage. We're sharing what's worked well for us, some ...

Becoming a Better Mom with Ruth Schwenk from 2018-10-23T11:00

As a busy mom of four kids Ruth Schwenk, founder of The Better Mom, understands the stress of raising a fami...

Why I Switched to Using Safer Products (&You Should Too!) from 2018-10-16T11:00

I truly believe that knowledge is power, and when you know better, you can do better. In this episode I'm sharing a bit of my personal health journey, what led to me finally sw...

How to Create Your Life Plan from 2018-10-09T11:00

If you want to live the best life you possibly can, stay focused on what matters most, and make real progress toward your goals...you're going to need a solid roadmap! In this episode I...

The Keys to a Great Evening Routine from 2018-10-02T15:57:49

Finishing your day well is just as important as starting your day well. In this episode I'm sharing 3 keys to help you structure your evenings to wrap each day up well and prepare well for the f...

The Story of Us (Part 2) from 2018-09-27T11:00

In this conclusion of the two-part retelling of our love story Andrew and I take you behind-the-scenes of the last decade of our marriage, filled with highs, lows, bankruptcy, lots of babies, a ...

The Story of Us (Part 1) from 2018-09-25T11:00

In this first installment of a new monthly marriage series here on the podcast, I'm joined by my husband Andrew to give you a raw, candid, behind-the-scenes look at the story of how we met, fell...

The Keys to a Great Morning Routine from 2018-09-18T12:00:55

How you start your day can have a huge impact on how the rest of your day unfolds. In this episode I’m sharing 3 keys to help you create some structure and flow at the beginning of each day to m...

Becoming a Positive, Purposeful Parent with Wendy Snyder from 2018-09-11T11:00

Parenting is HARD, no matter how you slice it. But what if you could approach it in a way that resulted in greater connection, fewer power struggles, better communication and feeling like you're...

10 Simple Habits to Make Your Life Easier from 2018-09-04T11:00

In this episode, I'm sharing a few tried-and-true habits that have helped me simplify and make life SO much easier as a busy, working, homeschool mom of four.

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Learn How to Eat with Confidence with Stephanie Webb from 2018-08-28T11:00

In this episode I'm chatting with Stephanie Webb from NutritionRedefined.co about practical ways to start healing our relationship with food, finally feel confident in our own bodies, and learn ...

How to Create Systems to Simplify Your Life from 2018-08-21T11:00

In this episode I'm breaking down how you can create simple systems in your life and home to increase productivity and efficiency, decrease stress, make what matters most happen, and fe...

Preparing for Back to School with NJ Rongner from 2018-08-14T11:00

In this episode I'm joined by NJ Rongner, Founder of Working Christian Moms, to discuss how we can prepare for the new school year with intention by setting goals as a family, having me...

The Sex Talk You Never Had with Phylicia Masonheimer from 2018-08-07T15:57:35

In this episode I'm joined by my friend Phylicia Masonheimer, Founder of Driven Women and Author of Christian Cosmo, for a conversation about refraining what godly sexuality lo...

How to Make Self Care Happen from 2018-07-31T17:13:53

Taking care of ourselves as women, wives, moms, business owners and beyond is kind of essential...but if we're being honest, oftentimes it gets pushed to the back burner.

It's so easy to ...

Time Management Tips for an Intentional Life from 2018-07-24T11:00

Throughout the past 10 years as I've settled into my life as a stay-at-home wife, homeschooling mom of four, and business owner the #1 question I get asked is: "How do you do it all?!"

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How to Simplify Meal Planning with Natasha Red from 2018-07-17T10:00

Time and time again, one of the biggest struggles I hear modern women sharing today is that meal planning and preparation can often feel frustrating and overwhelming.

In today's ...

10 Ways I've Simplified My Life from 2018-07-10T12:26:59

Over the past few years there is one question I get that keeps popping up: “What exactly have you done to help simplify your life?”

Dealing with Anger as a Wife&Mom with Natalie Hixson from 2018-06-26T11:00

In this episode I’m joined by my amazing friend and certified professional life coach Listen

Technology Boundaries for an Intentional Life with Bethany Baker from 2018-06-19T10:33:40

Technology can be amazing for so many reasons: in a lot of ways it makes our life easier, simpler, more efficient, and more enjoyable.

But if we're not careful, things can get out of hand...

How to Encourage Your Kids' Dad with Andrew Van Kirk from 2018-06-12T11:59:56

In honor of Father's Day later this week, I thought I would bring my sweet hubby on the show to talk about how we as women can be intentional in supporting and encouraging our kids' dads in the ...

How to Make the Most of Your Summer from 2018-06-05T11:19:25

Summer is right around the corner, so in this episode we’re going to unpack some practical ways to be intentional in how you spend this season with your family, to maximize fun and memory-making...

Learning to Cultivate Kindness with The Ruth Experience from 2018-05-30T13:41:32

In this episode I’m joined by Kristin Demery, Kendra Roehl and Julie Fisk, the authors of The Ruth Experience blog...

Why You Need to Press Pause in Your Life from 2018-05-22T10:30:39

Over the past few years God has been doing some serious work in my heart and mind, and recently I noticed something distinctly different about the way I live now, versus the way I lived just six...

Embracing the Process of Living Transformed with Elisa Pulliam from 2018-05-15T11:00

Joining me today is my friend Elisa Pulliam, a life coach, mentor, speaker, and author of Meet the New You and ...